mill town

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A town that developed around one or more mills or factories.

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  • It was once a bustling northern mill town during the industrial revolution.
  • The decline of the textile industry hit the mill town particularly hard.
  • Many residents of the old mill town found new jobs in the service sector.
  • The museum preserves the history of this vibrant mill town and its people.
  • Life in the small mill town revolved around the factory whistle.
  • This charming mill town has transformed into a popular tourist destination.
  • The economic fate of the mill town was tied directly to the success of its main factory.
  • Growing up in a mill town gave him a strong sense of community.
  • Abandoned factories are a common sight in many former mill towns across the region.
  • They are working to revitalize the old mill town with new industries.